Night of Omen

Original title: Varsel i natten

Author: Ann-Catrin Mattsson

Published: 2022

Publisher: Word Audio Publishing International

Genre: Fantasy & Science Fiction

Pages: 336

Part of a series: Earthborn series

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English synopsis, Swedish edition

The year is 1655. Ailea is to be taught the mystical teachings at the Order’s secret school. It is here she becomes aware of her predestined fate, to marry the Sicilian prince, Aaron. The higher powers decree that they shall have a child together. Ailea realizes that the Order’s grip tightens around her and she is faced with an impossible choice: submit by the predetermined or resist at the risk of her life.

Meanwhile, Roderic returns to Bologna after long and harsh years of war across Europe. He has achieved success and honor, but bitter and disillusioned by the price of battle, he plunges into a deep darkness. Nightmares haunt him, with Ailea as the only glimmer of light within them. Perhaps they are not so far from each other even in waking states.

Night of omen is the second installment of Ann-Catrin Mattson’s Earthborn. The series is a magnificent saga driven by romance, violent wars and the power of destiny, leaving no adventure enthusiast disappointed.

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SWEDEN: Word Audio Publishing International (orig.)
DENMARK (audio & e-book): World Audio Publishing International
POLAND (audio & e-book): World Audio Publishing International

Ann-Catrin Mattsson

Ann-Catrin Mattsson (born 1984) is a Swedish writer, coach, and lecturer deeply connected to the forests of Sweden with a background in history and creative writing. Celebrated for her acclaimed historical fantasy series, Earthborn, Ann-Catrin is an unusual voice in the Swedish literary landscape. Her blend of dramatic tension, epic saga, and historical romance, drawing comparisons to works like Outlander, A Discovery of Witches, and the Brothers Grimm. She counts Astrid Lindgren among her all-time favorite authors.

Initially an "unwilling author," Ann-Catrin had no plans to write a book while juggling family-life, blogging and building. However, a reluctant visit to a medium sparked the creation of the Earthborn series. The debut novel, Daughter of Earth, received unanimous praise from book bloggers across Instagram and TikTok.

In 2024, the Earthborn series claimed the top spot in the Swedish Fantastic Council's ranking of fantasy series in the Adult category. Previously, the series earned accolades such as Debut of the Year 2022 and Series of the Year 2023 in its genre.

“My books are aimed at an adult audience, yet they embrace the same elements that fascinated me as a child: adventure, identity, family dynamics, love and death.”

Residing in a picturesque Falu red cottage in Dalsland, Sweden, Ann-Catrin draws inspiration from landscapes reminiscent of Ronja the Robber’s Daughter, reflecting both her personal life and the thematic depth of the Earthborn series.

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Ann-Catrin Mattsson

Bibliography

Legacy from the East

Night of Omen

Daughter of Earth